Seat-sharing talks within Kerala's United Democratic Front (UDF) are intensifying ahead of the Assembly elections. The Congress party is reportedly seeking to claim seats currently held by the Kerala Congress (Joseph group), citing better victory prospects and performance in recent local body elections. The Joseph group, however, is firm on retaining its seats and is considering demanding more, highlighting its own electoral successes. Key constituencies like Changanassery and Ettumanur are reportedly under discussion.